Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
$498Starting price · USUpper Mid-Range2026
8.3
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.83"
Display
50MP
Camera
9,000
mAh
12GB
Max RAM
100W
Charging
218g
Weight
Why This Phone
Upper Mid-RangeThe Poco X8 Pro Max offers exceptional performance and battery capacity for its price, utilizing a top-tier chipset and advanced battery technology. While the display and build quality are excellent, the camera system is limited by the lack of a telephoto lens and basic secondary sensor, which impacts its overall value proposition for photography enthusiasts.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera6.8
Performance9.5
Battery9.8
Display9.2
Build8.5
Value6.0
Strengths
High-performance Dimensity 9500s chipset
Massive 9000mAh silicon-carbon battery
120Hz AMOLED display with 3500 nits peak brightness
IP68/IP69K water and dust resistance
100W fast wired charging
Weaknesses
Limited camera versatility with only a basic dual-sensor setup
No dedicated telephoto lens
Expensive relative to the camera system's capabilities
USB 2.0 port speed
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